This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Learn more about our privacy policy .

Kobilini Steni - the magic of the Vratsa Balkan Mountains

Bulgaria
from
beginners

The Vratsa Balkan is a unique place for walks during autumn. We chose to go precisely in October because the broadleaf forests change their appearance into golden hues, just before winter sets in. Kobilini Steni is the rock phenomenon there that must be visited at least once, especially during this time of the year. We'll hike several peaks in a day, one of which is the oldest one in the Vratsa Balkan - Beglichka Mogila.

Tour Itinerary

7:30 a.m. departure from the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia.

Upon arrival at the Parshevitsa Hut, the guides will provide a brief to the group and safety instructions. We'll pack our backpacks and set off to fulfill the plan for the day.

Our starting point is the Parshevitsa Hut, from where we climb towards the peak with the same name. After reaching it, we'll traverse along the edge of Kobilini Steni towards the oldest peak of the beautiful Vratsa Balkan - Beglichka Mogila (1481.4m). The trail passes through the beautiful meadow of Krastanova Mogila and the peak Dudil. Along the Ushi path, we reach a crossroad where a pleasant descent begins towards the Borov Kamak monument. After a refreshing break, we continue the final part of our hike back to the Parshevitsa Hut.

Duration: 5 hours

Elevation: +470m/-520m

Estimated return to Sofia around 18:30

 

Important:
  • In the event of a change in weather conditions during the tour or other unforeseen situations, the guide may change the route or offer another alternative option to the participants for their safety.
  • If the program cannot happen due to bad weather forecast, the organizer will refund 100% of the price to the participants
  • In order to take part in the tour, you must be in good physical health and condition, and notify the organizer in case you have any illnesses or injuries
  • If the number of participants is less than the minimum 6 and the program will not happen, the organizer will notify all registered participants up to 7 days before the event
  • Discounts cannot be combined
Winter trekking equipment

Shoes

High shoes with hard sole and membrane

Spare socks

Lighting

Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond

Spare batteries

Backpack

About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes. Please come to treks with a backpack suitable for trekking. Very often, each participant needs to attach snowshoes to their backpack, and this cannot happen with urban backpacks

Backpack cover - in case of rain or snowfall

Clothing top

Тhermal base layer

Fleece

A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation

Wind and water proof jacket

Hat

Gloves - 3 pairs of gloves, one thin, one medium thick and one for very bad conditions

Buff

Clothing bottom

Тhermal bottom base layer

Winter pants

Gaiters

Sun protection

Sunglasses

Sun cream with high protection

Water and food

Water (1.5 liters)

Food for the trek

Money and documents

Money

ID or passport

Other

First aid kit

Trekking poles with winter feathers

Cancellation Policy:

Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет.

The tourist owes a penalty as follows:

  • 20 or more days before tour start: - No penalty
  • Between 19 and 14 days before tour start: - 30% from the price
  • Between 13 and 7 days before tour start: - 60% from the price
  • Less than 3 days before tour start: - 100% from the price

Share on:

Cancellation Policy:

Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет.

The tourist owes a penalty as follows:

  • 20 or more days before tour start: - No penalty
  • Between 19 and 14 days before tour start: - 30% from the price
  • Between 13 and 7 days before tour start: - 60% from the price
  • Less than 3 days before tour start: - 100% from the price
Important:
  • In the event of a change in weather conditions during the tour or other unforeseen situations, the guide may change the route or offer another alternative option to the participants for their safety
  • If the program cannot happen due to bad weather forecast, the organizer will refund 100% of the price to the participants
  • In order to take part in the tour, you must be in good physical health and condition, and notify the organizer in case you have any illnesses or injuries
  • If the number of participants is less than the minimum and the program will not happen, the organizer will notify all registered participants up to 7 days before the event
  • Discounts cannot be combined